1043: Kristin Bartone: Pivoting Your Interior Design Business When Life Throws You Curveballs

Today With Kristin Bartone: Welcome to a Well-Designed Business. What would happen to your business today if something happened with you or a family member that uprooted everything in your life? Would you be able to continue your work. The truth is that even a well-designed business can struggle in life circumstances. My guest today, Kristin Bartone, knows all about that. She’s here to share a story of handling the unexpected—and how she kept her business afloat even when her personal life demanded her entire focus. LuAnn Nigara and Kristin Bartone's Ah-Ha Moments “Trying to focus on the family and being together and repairing the family unit, you know, is really important to all of us. So we’re just focusing on that and then just trying to keep things chugging along.” -Kristin “You've had to get more efficient to do it from a distance. And that's never gonna be a bad thing. The business is never gonna be like, dang it, you made me more efficient!” -LuAnn More About Kristin Bartone Kristin has been around design and home remodeling her entire life. Growing up in a family of seven, she experienced first hand how home renovations improved the quality of life for her and her family! Kristin's namesake firm, Bartone Interiors, is located in Richmond, Virginia and services clients across the country.  Kristin is an experienced leader and advocate for sustainable, timeless design solutions that take a holistic, regenerative approach to space and the idea of home. She champions the idea that every designer should create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally responsible, restorative and inclusive. Her approach ensures that each project looks great and feels amazing; reflecting her commitment to creating enduring spaces that resonate with all who experience them. Connect with Kristin Bartone Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest Blog Sustainable Living Magazine (sign up) Bartone Interiors Mission for Sustainable, Restorative Design Bartone Interiors Portfolio What’s new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn’s Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn’s Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn’s Website LuAnn’s Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Resources: This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here! AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design Mydoma Studio - Get 20% off your first three months! LuAnn University – Registration Open!